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Establishment of Qiushi Academy
- When
- 1897
- Where
- Hangzhou
- Part of
- Zhejiang University founded
Lin Qi, the mayor of Hangzhou, established the Qiushi Academy in 1897, creating the major predecessor to Zhejiang University.
The Qiushi Academy was founded in 1897 by Hangzhou's mayor, Lin Qi. It operated as a college-preparatory school during its early years. The name Qiushi, meaning 'seeking truth,' was chosen based on a quote from Yangmingism, reflecting the institution's philosophical orientation.
Sources
- Zhejiang University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
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